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Bonobos, Overgrooming and Captivity

Hair plucking by bonobos is something that has never been observed in wild bonobos, and may be a result of captivity and group dominance dynamics. READ MORE

Asian Elephants in the Mirror

Asian elephants show mirror self-recognition (MSR) in controlled conditions, a cognitive complexity shared by great apes, dolphins - and humans. READ MORE

Facebook: The Smart Advocate’s Tool

Facebook is a great tool to use when advocating for animals. This study found some ways to improve an organization's reach and effectiveness in relation to farm animals. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – October 2015

This month's Faunalytics Index takes you around the world with figures about zoos, meat consumption, endangered species, chimpanzees, and much more. READ MORE

Zoos May Reinforce Conservation Mindedness, But Not Cre...

Zoos do not create conservation-mindedness from thin air and visitors who don't already appreciate nature may not be positively impacted by what they see. READ MORE

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Prioritie...

29% of zoo visitors think ensuring the animals' welfare is a key responsibility for zoos, but none of the zoos in this study identified it as a top priority. READ MORE

Fore!: Urban Development, Kangaroos, and Golf Courses

Some kangaroos seem to be successfully living in Australia's "urban matrix." However, it is a challenge to keep them safe in this unusual environment. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – September 2015

This month's Index has facts and figures from articles about wildlife trafficking, veg diets, forensics testing, feral cat control, and animal transport. READ MORE

Zoo Visitor Effect On Mammal Behaviour

This study found that zoo visitors through their noise levels have a negative impact on the welfare of zoo-housed mammals. READ MORE

Bonobos, Overgrooming and Captivity

Asian Elephants in the Mirror

Faunalytics Index – October 2015

Zoos May Reinforce Conservation Mindedness, But Not Cre...

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Prioritie...

Fore!: Urban Development, Kangaroos, and Golf Courses

Faunalytics Index – September 2015

Zoo Visitor Effect On Mammal Behaviour

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Bonobos, Overgrooming and Captivity

Asian Elephants in the Mirror

Facebook: The Smart Advocate’s Tool

Faunalytics Index – October 2015

Zoos May Reinforce Conservation Mindedness, But Not Cre...

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Prioritie...

Fore!: Urban Development, Kangaroos, and Golf Courses

Faunalytics Index – September 2015

Zoo Visitor Effect On Mammal Behaviour

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